Hospitality NZ 18+ Card Evidence of Age Document

The Hospitality NZ 18+ card is an approved photographic Evidence of Age Document under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, and along with photo driver licence or passport is a means by which young people can establish that they are over 18 and entitled to purchase alcohol.

From 1 February 2017 the cost of the 18+ card will be $45.

To apply for your 18+ card you will need:

A passport-sized photograph. If you don’t have one you can get one taken at selected PostShops (for a fee) when you apply.

Proof of your address.

Photo ID to prove who you are, this can be your:

current 18+ Card

passport

New Zealand driver licence

firearms licence

certificate of identity (issued under the Passports Act 1992)

refugee travel document (issued by or for the New Zealand Government)

If you do not have one of these, you can still apply – you need someone who can prove you are over 18 and some other form of identification, like your birth certificate. Check step 5.1 of the application form for a list of what other form of identification is acceptable.

When can I apply?

You can apply for your card up to 1 month before you turn 18. You will not get the card until after you have turned 18.

Where do I apply?

You need to take your completed form, $45, all your identification and proof of address to your nearest PostShop.

What happens next?

Keep hold of your receipt until you have received your card.

NZ Post will send your application to be processed.

You will get your 18+ Card delivered by courier in about 2 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more information? Read our list of frequently asked questions.
If you have further queries you can phone us on 04 381 9937, between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.